Journal Article10.1108/02635570810914883
Critical entrepreneur knowledge dimensions for the SME performance
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TL;DR: This research attempts to comprehensively examine the criteria for measuring entrepreneurial knowledge performance outcomes in small and medium enterprises using a model to fill the gap.
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Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the entrepreneurship knowledge construct with its dimensions and its significance for the firm performance via a model. This research attempts to comprehensively examine the criteria for measuring entrepreneurial knowledge performance outcomes in small and medium enterprises. To date no studies developed a set of widely accepted measurement criteria associated to entrepreneur knowledge and firm performance. This paper, therefore, aims to fill the gap.Design/methodology/approach – Existing studies on entrepreneurial knowledge were reviewed and their limitations were identified. Mailed structured questionnaire data for this study were collected from SME in Slovenia (168 usable responses). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis with structural equation modelling was used to estimate the model.Findings – The model hypothesis on the relationship among entrepreneurial knowledge and performance were mainly supported, thus reflecting the positive effect o...
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